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The Redskins received contributions from several role players during Saturday's win over Philadelphia.

Andre Roberts lost a fumble in the third quarter and finished with only one catch for 14 yards. Tight ends Logan Paulsen and Jordan Reed combined for three catches for 11 yards. Reed came down with two receptions for 5 yards, while Paulsen caught his lone target for a gain of 6 yards. Chris Thompson caught all three passes thrown in his direction for 5 yards. Silas Redd took his lone handoff for a gain of 4 yards in the third quarter.

The Redskins have ruled defensive end Jason Hatcher (knee) and linebacker Gabe Miller (ankle) were ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles in Week 16. Linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee) was labeled as doubtful, while tackle Trent Williams (shoulder) was deemed as questionable.

Santana Moss managed to pick up some slack with DeSean Jackson out. He finished second on the team in receiving yards, picking up 43 yards on three receptions. Tight end Jordan Reed also had three catches, gaining 25 yards. Andre Roberts hauled in two balls, picking up 11 yards. Niles Paul had one catch for 7 yards. Ryan Grant also had one catch. He finished with 4 yards.

Tight end Jordan Reed caught a career-high nine passes for 123 yards Week 13 at Indianapolis, leading the Redskins with 11 targets. The performance was especially notable because it came with Colt McCoy under center, not Robert Griffin III.

In the only other game started by McCoy Week 8 at Dallas, Reed caught seven passes for 40 yards, but in three thereafter, he had a combined three catches for 39 yards. Granted, he missed one of those games with a strained hamstring, but it doesn't change the fact that with Griffin back in the lineup, Reed had become an afterthought in the passing game.

For McCoy, he's more like a forethought -- a trusty option underneath when he's running for his life in the backfield, which he pretty much always was against the Colts. Reed certainly has the talent for big numbers when paired with the right quarterback, and he may have it now.

The jury's still out on the Fantasy value of McCoy himself, but with him under center, Reed's value is on the rise. At a weak position, he's an advisable option for Week 14 against St. Louis.